Borderline Players bring the wild West to Ardhowen

OLD MOTHER HUBBARD – THE PANTOMIME The Wild Wild West comes to the Ardhowen Theatre as, Pettigo based drama group, Borderline Players present their annual pantomime, ‘Old Mother Hubbard’; but this nursery rhyme has more than a few twists along the way.

Written by Paul Reakes, Old Mother Hubbard follows the tale of the Hubbard family, Polly (Samantha McElgunn), Hughie (Barry Gallagher) and of course Mother (Joe Walsh) as they embark on a surprising, life-changing adventure. Down on their luck, the family has been cast aside, penniless, without food and evicted from their home. A chance encounter with a good fairy allows the family one wish and the results see them magically transported to the wild-west.

However life on the prairie isn’t going to be plain sailing for the Hubbard family, as a trio of nasty villains, lead by Black Matt Vinyl (Aaron Britton) and his henchmen, Hank (Geraldine Britton) and Jake (Nicole Beaumont), attempt to thwart their efforts at every turn. Reprising her role from Cinderella, Teresa McLoughlin is the good fairy who sends our heroes on their big adventure. Killian McGloin joins the cast as Tex Laramie, a cowboy who finds love with Polly Hubbard, while Aiden Gilroy is the hilarious Tumbleweed, who has a hankering for Mother Hubbard.

Audiences can look forward to an array of dazzling, high-kicking, energetic dance routines, choreographed by Chris Cross, to a sound track featuring everything from Cotton Eye Joe to Bruno Mars and Beyonce. Old Mother Hubbard will take to the stage at The Ardhowen tonight at 8pm and on Friday at 3pm and 8pm.

WILLIAM CAULFIELD - THE ‘ME, MYSELF & I’ TOUR The ever popular comedian William Caulfield is back on tour again with yet another brand new show. This year, as the title suggests, he leaves aside the comedy characters and takes to the stage on his own to do what he does best – great stand up comedy about our everyday lives here in Northern Ireland. Great humour from the first minute to the last.

William Caulfield is a master story teller, skilled at picking out the extraordinary funny stuff from the ordinary and turning the spotlight on our own little foibles.

Well known from his comedy shows both on BBC NI and Radio Ulster this as ever will be a balanced family friendly show. No filth, no foul language, just a fantastically funny show on Saturday at 8pm.

A BIT ON THE SUNNY SIDE Conal Gallen stars in his latest comedy play on Thursday, April 16, and Friday, April 17 at 8pm.

Ireland’s most dysfunctional couple, the Murphy’s, are at it again! Join Bridie, Willie, Cynthia and Dick in sunny Spain for another hilarious comedy farce! ‘A Bit On The Sunny Side’ sees our four hapless holidaymakers stumble unwittingly from one crisis to another!

After the massive success of their first play ‘A Bit On The Side’, Conal Gallen and his son Rory have once again come up with a comedy masterpiece.

With their last show, ‘A Bit On The Side’, having sold over 75,000 tickets, this is one that is definitely not to be missed!

Its pure fun, laughter and craic from start to finish! Early booking is strongly advised and please note, this show is recommended for ages 16 and over.

THE GARTH BROOKS EXPERIENCE Gary McEvoy has been performing his Garth Brooks show for almost 20 years.

A natural performer, Gary loves to involve his audience in his high energy show featuring hits such as ‘The River’, ‘That Summer’ and ‘Friends in Low Places’. If you’re a Garth Brooks fan or just love country music then don’t miss this show on Saturday, April 18, at 8pm.

COMING UP Multi-award winning Irish singer, Tommy Fleming performs at the Ardhowen on Thursday, April 23, and The PM Big Band recreates to classic sound of the swing era on Saturday, April 25.

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